We provide specialized winterization services to safeguard your pool during the off-season, and when spring arrives, we handle the thorough opening process.
We provide specialized winterization services to safeguard your pool during the off-season, and when spring arrives, we handle the thorough opening process.
Premium Pools designs and builds custom infinity pools in Zimbabwe for luxury homes, hotels, lodges, resorts and other properties where architecture, landscape and views can become part of the swimming pool experience.
An infinity pool is designed to visually connect the swimming pool with the landscape beyond it. Water flows over one or more carefully positioned edges, creating the appearance that the pool continues into the surrounding view.
The effect works particularly well on elevated properties, sloping sites and locations overlooking valleys, gardens, bush landscapes or other open surroundings.
Premium Pools provides infinity pool construction in Zimbabwe with the pool designed around the property rather than treating the disappearing edge as a decorative addition to a conventional swimming pool.
The position of the pool, viewing angles, surrounding architecture, site levels and landscape all influence where the infinity edge should be placed and how convincing the finished effect will be.
For properties with the right setting, an infinity pool can become one of the defining architectural features of the outdoor space.
The disappearing edge of an infinity pool is created by allowing water to flow continuously over a lowered pool wall.
Instead of simply falling away from the swimming pool, the overflowing water is collected below the edge in a catch basin or balancing system. It is then circulated through the filtration and pumping system before being returned to the main pool.
This additional hydraulic system is one of the main differences between conventional swimming pool construction and infinity pool construction.
The overflow edge needs to remain level so that water moves evenly across it. The collection system needs enough capacity to handle the overflowing water, while the pumps and plumbing need to maintain the circulation required to create the desired visual effect.
When these elements are designed correctly, the engineering becomes almost invisible and the focus remains on the uninterrupted waterline and surrounding view.
Properties built on slopes or elevated sites can be particularly well suited to infinity pool construction.
Instead of fighting the natural level differences, the pool can sometimes be positioned so that the vanishing edge follows the direction of the slope and opens towards the strongest view.
This can work particularly well on elevated residential properties in areas such as Glen Lorne, Borrowdale, Borrowdale Brooke and other parts of Harare where larger plots, changing levels and landscaped surroundings can create opportunities for more architectural swimming pool designs.
The same principle can apply to lodges, hotels and tourism properties overlooking natural landscapes.
Sloping sites can also introduce additional structural requirements. Retaining conditions, soil, access, drainage and the height of exposed pool walls may all affect the design.
Premium Pools considers these site conditions as part of the infinity pool rather than attempting to force a standard design onto every property.
Infinity pools can work particularly well with contemporary homes where the swimming pool forms part of a wider architectural and entertainment space.
Premium Pools constructs custom infinity pools for homeowners who want the pool to complement the house, garden, decking and surrounding landscape.
The design can be developed around the property’s available space and desired use. Some homeowners want a long pool positioned towards a distant view, while others may prefer a more compact infinity pool integrated into an entertainment area.
Pool depth, steps, seating areas, tanning ledges, lighting, water features and finishes can all be incorporated according to the design.
The aim is not simply to build a luxurious-looking pool. The infinity edge, swimming area, circulation system and surrounding finishes all need to work together as one complete installation.
Infinity pools can be particularly effective at hotels, lodges and resorts where the surrounding landscape is an important part of the guest experience.
Premium Pools provides infinity pool construction for hospitality properties across Zimbabwe, including properties where pools overlook bushland, valleys, gardens or other scenic surroundings.
Victoria Falls and Zimbabwe’s safari destinations offer particularly strong opportunities for this type of swimming pool. A carefully positioned infinity edge can help connect the guest leisure area with the landscape beyond the property.
Hospitality pools also need to work as operational facilities. The pool must be designed not only for appearance but also for guest use, circulation, filtration, maintenance and long-term reliability.
For larger developments, infinity pools can be incorporated into main leisure areas, while smaller vanishing-edge or plunge pools may be suitable for private villas, suites and boutique accommodation.
The water flowing over an infinity edge needs to be collected and returned to the main swimming pool.
Depending on the design, this may involve a catch basin, surge tank, balance tank or another appropriately designed collection system.
The system needs enough capacity to accommodate normal overflow as well as changes in water level when swimmers enter the pool.
If the collection system is too small or poorly designed, water can be lost unnecessarily or circulation can become difficult to manage.
The overflow channel also needs to direct water efficiently while remaining integrated into the architecture of the pool.
Premium Pools considers these hydraulic components during the design of the infinity pool so that the visual effect and operating system support each other.
Infinity pools generally require more complex circulation than conventional swimming pools because water needs to move through both the main pool and the overflow system.
The pump and filtration equipment must therefore be selected according to the complete hydraulic requirements of the pool.
Pool volume, infinity-edge length, overflow rate, plumbing distance, filtration capacity and additional water features can all influence equipment selection.
Using an unnecessarily large pump is not automatically better. The equipment should be properly matched so that the infinity edge receives consistent water flow without creating excessive running costs or pressure within the filtration system.
For some infinity pools, variable-speed pumps may be suitable because different circulation rates can be used depending on how the pool is operating.
The equipment system should be planned at the design stage rather than added after the structure has already been built.
The structure of an infinity pool needs to support both the main swimming pool and the additional elements created by the disappearing edge.
Where the pool is elevated or built into a slope, some walls may also be more exposed than those of a conventional in-ground pool.
Structural design therefore needs to consider soil conditions, retaining requirements, water pressure, site levels and the geometry of the pool.
Waterproofing is equally important. The overflow edge, catch basin, joints, pipe penetrations and main pool shell all need careful attention because water is intentionally moving through more parts of the structure.
Premium Pools builds concrete and gunite infinity pools with these requirements considered as part of the overall construction.
A visually impressive infinity edge still depends on a strong, properly waterproofed structure beneath the finish.
Not every infinity pool needs the same disappearing-edge configuration.
A single-edge infinity pool allows water to disappear over one side, usually towards the property’s strongest view.
Some properties may support two or more vanishing edges, particularly where the pool occupies an exposed position with views in several directions.
Other designs combine an infinity edge with raised walls, steps, shallow lounging areas or adjoining water features.
The appropriate design depends on the property, architecture, levels and budget.
Premium Pools develops custom infinity pool solutions rather than treating every project as the same rectangular vanishing-edge pool.
The interior finish has a strong influence on the final appearance of an infinity pool.
Colour can affect how the pool reflects the sky and surrounding landscape. Darker finishes can create deeper, more reflective tones, while lighter surfaces can produce brighter blue water.
Marbelite, suitable pool finishes, tiles and other interior materials can be considered according to the desired appearance and maintenance requirements.
The infinity edge itself also needs a carefully finished surface so water can move evenly across it.
Waterline tiles, overflow channels and catch basins should visually complement the main pool rather than appearing like separate mechanical elements.
The finish should therefore be considered as part of the architectural design from the beginning.
The area around an infinity pool plays a major role in the overall result.
Decking, paving, coping, patios, landscaping and outdoor entertainment spaces can all influence how naturally the pool connects with the property.
On properties with strong views, the surrounding design should avoid unnecessarily interrupting the visual line created by the infinity edge.
Premium Pools can integrate the swimming pool with suitable decking and pool surrounds where required.
The final goal is a cohesive outdoor space where the pool, architecture and landscape feel intentionally connected.
Infinity pool planning can be particularly effective when it begins alongside the design of a new home, lodge, hotel or villa development.
Early coordination allows the pool position, site levels, retaining structures, drainage, equipment areas and outdoor spaces to be considered before construction is too advanced.
This can create more freedom to position the infinity edge towards the best view and integrate the pool naturally into the architecture.
Premium Pools can work on infinity pool construction as part of new residential and hospitality developments across Zimbabwe.
For architects, developers and property owners planning premium projects, involving the swimming pool contractor early can help ensure that the design is practical as well as visually ambitious.
Infinity pools generally require more construction and equipment than conventional swimming pools, so the cost depends heavily on the individual design.
Important factors include the size and depth of the pool, the length and number of infinity edges, site slope, excavation conditions, structural requirements, catch basin or balance tank design, pumps, filtration equipment, finishes and surrounding landscaping.
A relatively compact infinity pool on a favourable site can have very different requirements from a large elevated pool with extensive retaining walls and multiple vanishing edges.
Access to the construction area can also affect excavation, material handling and labour requirements.
For this reason, an accurate infinity pool quotation should be based on the actual property and proposed design rather than a single standard price.
Premium Pools provides infinity pool design and construction for residential, hospitality and commercial properties across Zimbabwe.
We assist clients in Harare, Victoria Falls, Bulawayo, Gweru, Mutare and other locations where the property and landscape are suitable for an infinity-edge swimming pool.
Our infinity pool services are available for luxury homes, hotels, safari lodges, resorts, guesthouses, private villas and new property developments across Zimbabwe and surrounding areas.
Turn the landscape around your property into part of the swimming pool with a custom infinity pool designed and constructed by Premium Pools.